Katy Rodriguez
Niverville,NY
Summary
Adaptable professional with expertise in developing and implementing curriculum plans and implementing effective Literacy initiatives at district and building levels. Committed to supporting student success through innovative literacy programs, ongoing data analysis, and providing continuous support to teachers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Taconic Hills Central School District
2022.03 - Current
- Implemented targeted reading interventions for struggling students, enhancing individual learning outcomes.
- Developed and executed individualized education plans in collaboration with teachers and parents.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly.
- Designed engaging literacy activities to foster a love of reading among diverse learners.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student performance, informing future instructional decisions.
- Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
- Built strong relationships with parents, establishing open communication lines and sharing resources to reinforce at-home practice of learned skills.
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop and implement comprehensive reading intervention programs, continuously refining the curriculum for maximum effectiveness.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design tailored interventions for individual student needs, resulting in improved reading abilities.
- Completed multiple trainings around SOR (LETRs, microcredential SUNY New Paltz, Tools for Reading)
- Completed 30 hour Orton Gillingham classroom teacher certification course
- Active member of the district Literacy Review Committee
Literacy Coach/Intervention Specialist
Middletown City School District
2010.08 - 2022.06
- Developed and implemented targeted literacy interventions for diverse student populations.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate effective literacy strategies into classroom instruction.
- Mentored teaching staff in best practices for literacy assessment and student engagement.
- Designed curriculum materials tailored to meet the needs of struggling readers and writers.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Trained educators on best practices in literacy instruction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide literacy initiatives that promoted student achievement across all subject areas.
- Analyzed student data to identify areas for improvement and drive instructional decisions.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance educators' literacy instruction techniques.
- Co-authored the district's Literacy Handbook
- Ran model classrooms structured around the district's literacy model, where teachers could come and observe lesson.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular team meetings focused on sharing best practices in literacy instruction.
- Developed cross-curricular projects that integrated literacy skills into other subject areas, deepening student understanding.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with literacy research and best practices, ensuring continued growth as an educator.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate texts for various grade levels, ensuring alignment with state standards and diverse student needs.
- Analyzed student assessment data, providing insights for tailored instruction and support.
Literacy Instructional Leader
Wappingers Falls School District
2010.08 - 2012.06
- Collaborated with administration to develop and execute literacy curriculum plans at the secondary level.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on best practices in instruction and assessment design.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Helped to establish Literacy Lab classrooms for secondary level support
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators to improve instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Mentored and coached teachers at the secondary level in literacy instruction and best practices.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student assessment results and adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
LIU Rockland
Orangeburg2015-05
Master of Arts - Literacy B-12
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY2007
Bachelor of Arts - English 7-12
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY2003-07
Skills
- Project team leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Taconic Hills Central School District
2022.03 - Current
Literacy Coach/Intervention Specialist
Middletown City School District
2010.08 - 2022.06
Literacy Instructional Leader
Wappingers Falls School District
2010.08 - 2012.06
Master of Science - Educational Administration
LIU Rockland
Master of Arts - Literacy B-12
SUNY New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts - English 7-12
SUNY New Paltz